He is quite defiant. I have tried various methods of discipline to no avail. His older sister went through the same stage, but turned out fine. Should I worry? Any tips? Thankyou.
2006-07-31 15:37:07 · 15 answers · asked by 1K 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
That's great. It means he has a mind of his own and will be very resistant to peer pressure as he gets older. One of my children was like that and now she rules the neighborhood at 13. I never have to worry about her doing drugs or smoking or anything else. Of course it was a pain in the butt when she was three.
2006-07-31 16:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by ppqppq10 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a former day care teacher (admittedly with no children of my own), I've seen alot of kids go through this stage. You are not alone. Every child is different. One thing that worked for some children is a reward system using a sticker a day (or 3 stickers--one for each meal, etc...) For each "good" behavior block of time, the child receives a sticker. When the child accumulates "x" number of stickers, he is allowed to ________(fill in the blank with whatever reward might work for your son).
For some kids, watching a weekly TV program is the reward. For others, a trip to the park or pizza for dinner. Whatever will work. Let him give you ideas. Getting him involved is the key.
Remember to be patient and remind him that you love him no matter what he does, you just don't like the behavior he is exhibiting.
Good Luck and Happy Parenting...
God Bless.
2006-07-31 22:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by ruby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, no two kids are the same. He may be trying to get attention by being defiant. Try showing him a little extra attention and see if that helps. I don't think you need to worry yet, though. That's pretty typical for a 3 year old.
2006-07-31 22:41:42 · answer #3 · answered by IthinkFramptonisstillahottie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a mom, but I babysit full time for a 3 year old and have babysat twin 2 year olds regularly for the past year. What I usually do is stick to my guns, let them throw whatever tantrum they are going to throw, and when they've worn themselves out throwing a fit, enact the punishment (usually a time out for a number of minutes equal to the kid's age) just like I said I would, then explain what (s)he did wrong and make sure the kid knows I don't hate him/her afterward.
2006-07-31 22:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time out... I had to tie my daughter to the chair and after a few times she understood what time out meant and behaved much better. I set the timer for 3 or 4 minutes and when the bell rang I set her free with a little lecture too.
2006-07-31 22:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by ILA MAE B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say terrible twos but I find three just horrible. They try and push you and they manipulate and no exactly what they can get away with. By four everything starts to even out and they understand NO and Yes much better, and the rules they need to abide by. Keep strong, it definately gets better.
2006-07-31 22:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by ms.mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the exact same way. I am going nuts having a three year old and I am out of ideas to get him to behave. Its awful.
I hope it ends soon for you. But honestly your not alone
2006-07-31 23:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by ellimacsab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think you should worry. He is at the age where he is just testing his boundaries to see what he can get by with. Just be consistent with your discipline and he will be fine.
2006-07-31 22:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by jj02 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boys are different as long as you keep enforcing the rules and let him know the things he is doing are wrong and there are consequences then he will grow out of it.
2006-07-31 22:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by vanembryzoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose some rules and stick to them. If you threaten a punishment, follow through.
2006-07-31 22:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by fcas80 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋